Sony A330 vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A330 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A330 was revealed 7 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A330 scores against the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A330 enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Sony A330 versus Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A330 and the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and RX10 II is 67 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and RX10 II.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A330 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 II will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.